De Forest, Marian, 1864-1935

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Dates:
Birth 1864-02-27
Death 1935-02-17

Biographical notes:

Playwright known for her dramatic adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" and for other successful plays; journalist, mostly as editor of Drama and Women's departments of Buffalo Express newspaper; executive secretary and manager of Buffalo Musical Foundation, 1924-1935; founder of Zonta Club, an organization for women business executives.

From the description of Drama papers, 1910-1961 (bulk 1910-1935). (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 34178296

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Subjects:

  • Theater
  • Dramatists, American
  • Manuscripts
  • Mennonites
  • Political participation
  • Women

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  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--Buffalo (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--Buffalo (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--Buffalo (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--Buffalo (as recorded)

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